Posted: January 1, 2026
A new calendar year is a natural reset. Over the past 12 months, you may have moved, bought a car, started a home-based business, gotten married, or welcomed a new baby. Those milestones change more than your social media feed; they also change the protection you need. A quick insurance checkup in January can help keep your household on track and your budget under control....
Posted: December 19, 2025
General liability (GL) addresses bodily injury, property damage, and specific personal or advertising injuries arising from your premises, operations, products, or marketing. Professional liability (PL), or errors and omissions, addresses financial loss resulting from negligent advice, design, or services. Many businesses need both because a single project can involve physical hazards and professional decisions. General Liability in the Wild GL responds to everyday hazards that...
Posted: December 16, 2025
Plan Your Route Like a Pro: Weather, Detours, and “Plan B” Check official state DOT and highway apps for live road conditions, closures, and chain controls before you leave and at each fuel stop. Pair those with a forecast tool that shows hour-by-hour precipitation and wind along your route so you can shift departure by a few hours if a front is moving through. Build...
Posted: December 4, 2025
The Need for Revenue Doesn’t Pause When You Can’t Do Business Business interruption (BI) insurance replaces lost income when a covered peril forces you to slow or stop operations. Typical triggers include fire, wind, or water damage that makes your premises unsafe or unusable, or a direct physical loss to key equipment that halts production. Property insurance pays to repair buildings and equipment; BI covers...
Posted: December 2, 2025
Drafts, Doors, and Dollars To winterize your home, start with the biggest leaks, such as attic hatches, exterior doors, baseboards, and windows. Add adhesive weatherstripping to door jambs and sweeps to the bottom edge; use silicone caulk around window and door casings, plumbing penetrations, and where siding meets the foundation. Do a simple smoke-pencil test: on a windy day, turn on kitchen/bath fans, then move...
